Jody Diamond, President

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As president of Diamond Public Relations, Jody Diamond leads with a forward thinking, relentless, savvy style. With 15 years experience in publicity and public relations, Diamond cut her teeth in the business as a unit publicist for major motion pictures and film actors in Los Angeles. In 1999 she packed up, leaving her hometown and driving east, landing in Miami where she found an outlet for her wanderlust through travel PR. Making the switch from film/entertainment to travel was seamless and she was quickly recognized in the business as someone who brought a fresh and distinctive approach to this field. Diamond was hired by a boutique travel PR firm where for 7 years she spearheaded campaigns for destinations and a wide range of luxury, boutique and chain resorts. Recognizing her unique and relentless approach was appreciated and valued by clients, Diamond was quickly promoted to Vice President where in addition to her public relations duties she spent the majority of her time growing the firm’s business. In 2007, Diamond decided to do it for herself and opened the doors to Diamond Public Relations.

Diamond oversees all client business with an intuitiveness and strategic understanding of the media and their needs. She ensures that all media outreach is individually tailored, strategic and effective. With an innate ability to understand both the needs of the media and her clients, Diamond forms long-lasting relationships through her refreshingly honest and straightforward approach, earning her the respect of both media and peers alike.

Kara Rosner, Vice President

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Kara Rosner, a founding partner of Diamond Public Relations, is the ideal combination of PR professional and media insider. With her finger constantly on the pulse of her clients and the media, Rosner is able to outline and achieve the results that define a successful PR campaign. Her industry experience is immeasurable and includes nine years in the travel and tourism arena leading account teams for Caribbean islands, brand name and boutique resorts, high-end spas and real estate developments.

Rosner’s strategic insight, ability to multi-task and her unyielding drive make her a crucial member of the Diamond PR team. A South Florida native, Rosner is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Public Relations.

Robert J. Martinez

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Robert J. Martinez dove into the world of PR when he joined rbb Public Relations in 2005, honing his writing and media relations skills on local and national campaigns for the firm’s consumer, travel and business-to-business accounts.  He then switched gears when he joined a Miami-based luxury publicity firm where he led media and event initiatives for the agency’s real estate accounts.

At Diamond Public Relations, Robert draws upon his background in media relations coupled with innovative ideas, to generate high-impact results for the firm’s clients. Robert has provided strategic council and executed promotional campaigns for a diverse range of clients such as Starbucks Coffee Company, Johnson & Wales University, Florida Power & Light Company, The Related Group and Fortune International. With a proven track record of international, national and local media placements, the ability to raise clients’ profiles and an in-depth understanding of public relations, Robert is a stellar asset to the Diamond PR team. A graduate from Florida International University with a degree in Public Relations, Robert resides in Miami, FL.

Sarah March

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A recent transplant to the Miami area, Sarah March brings nearly five years of agency experience to her position at Diamond Public Relations. She began her career in PR in the Northeast at Connecticut-based Cronin & Company, Inc., a full-service multi-discipline agency, where she worked with clients like McDonalds, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Garelick Farms.

Sarah later joined the team at Regan Communications, a Boston-based public relations firm, where she continued to hone her talent for PR.  Throughout her time at Regan, she handled media and community relations for a several of the firm’s hospitality clients including Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar; Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa; Marriott Hartford Downtown; and The Connecticut Restaurant Association, achieving local, regional and national press coverage.

Her passion for the industry and roll-up-her-sleeves, results-driven approach continues to garner substantial recognition for those she represents.

Allison Farrar

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Allison Farrar brings her unbridled enthusiasm and unique experience to her job at Diamond Public Relations.  A recent graduate of the University of Miami, Allison majored in public relations and ecosystem science & policy. This educational background allowed her to combine both her passion for public relations and love for the environment through developing strong communication skills and learning the intricacies of sustainability.  Prior to joining Diamond PR, Allison completed an eight-month internship at Crispin Porter + Bogusky where she aided in reputation management and implementing creative public relations initiatives for their cutting-edge advertising clients.  Her inventive, problem solving mentality, talent for balancing multiple tasks, and child-like curiosity make her a perfect complement to the team at Diamond PR.

Lara Clayton

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With over five years of hospitality management experience, Lara Clayton has quickly become a valuable member of the Diamond PR team.  A graduate of the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program at Eastern Michigan University, and with an internship at Walt Disney World under her belt, she brings an enthusiasm for the hospitality industry as a whole.  After getting her start with Marriott International managing sales for two extended stay hotels in Columbus, Ohio she landed in Miami, Florida as a regional sales manager.  From there she was able to leverage her sales skills and apply them to select service hotels up to high end resorts such as the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton brands and discovered her passion for the luxury tier along the way.  She moved onto LXR Luxury Resorts next as a Regional Sales Manager for a collection of resorts on the west coast of Florida in Naples, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. Deciding to seek a new challenge in the travel and tourism industry, she found that hospitality focused public relations fit the bill.  Her experience up until this point has brought her a clear understanding of the resort client and their priorities which makes her a strong communicator on their behalf.